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Library Closed for Memorial Day Holiday
Monday, May 28, 2012 all day
The library will be closed on Monday, May
28 in observance of of the Memorial Day holiday. We will re-open on
Tuesday, May 29 at 10:00 AM. Have a safe holiday weekend!String Trio of New York Concert
Thursday, May 31 @ 7:00 PM
The String Trio of New York, an
internationally known chamber jazz group of acoustic violin, guitar and
bass, will be presenting a concert on May 31 at 7:00 p.m. at the
Library. Critics have called the award-winning String Trio of New York "one of the finest avant-garde chamber jazz groups around.” Since their founding in 1977, they have been regulars at jazz festivals such as Ravinia and Newport and have been featured on National Public Radio's Weekend Edition and PRI's International Concerts.
"This program is funded, in part, by Orange County Tourism and the County of Orange. Also, this program is made possible with public funds fro the New York State Council on the arts, celebrating 50 years of building strong, creative communities in New York State's 62 counties."
Save this Date for an Upcoming Bus Trip
Sponsored by the Friends of the Port Jervis Free Library
Day On Your Own in NYC – Wed., June 6, 2012
Bus leaves at 8:30am from the Burger King parking lot in Port Jervis and should arrive back in Port Jervis at approx 7:30. Cost for transportation and driver’s tip is $35.00. You will be on your own for the day. Arts, Culture, Culinary, Shopping, Entertainment - the possibilities are endless! We plan to arrive early enough for you to purchase discount tickets at Duffy Square for a play.
Reservations for this trip can be made by sending your check, payable to the Friends of the Port Jervis Free Library at The Port Jervis Free Library, 138 Pike Street, Port Jervis, NY 12771, Attn: Friends
A verbal request does not guarantee a reservation. We honor reservations on a first-paid, first-served basis. Seat spaces are reserved as soon as your check is received. Please include your phone number so we may contact you about the trip if necessary. If you have any questions call Jill at 856-0977 or Margaret at 856-3429.
Annual Vote at the Library
Thursday, June 7, 2012 @ 12:00-8:00 PM
Mark your calendars for the Annual Vote at the Library for the 2012/2013 Operating Budget and Trustee Election. Vote at the Library. Polls open at 12:00-8:00 p.m. Our public hearing meeting to discuss the proposed budget will be held on Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Residents of the Port Jervis City School District who are registered to vote may participate in this election. Voter registration forms can be requested at the Library, Department of Motor Vehicles, and the School District Office Voting by Absentee Ballot can be requested at the Library. For Information, call 845-856-7313. Your vote counts!
Geek the Library Night with the Renegades
Saturday, June 30 at 7:05 PM
Get your Geek on at Dutchess Stadium. Whatever you geek, the public library and the Renegades supports you. Join us for Geek the Library night At Dutchess Stadium and let us know what you geek. A portion of each fundraising package sold will benefit the Port Jervis Free Library. $15 Geek Fundraiser includes: Renegades General Admission Ticket, a Renegades Hat, and post-game Fireworks (a $22 retail value). Because it is a
fireworks night, it will be well attended so make sure you get your
tickets early. Go to: www.GadesGroups.com and use password "portjervisfl" to purchase your tickets. Price It! Antiques & Collectibles
A new online resource at the library
Price It! Antiques & Collectibles is a personal, instant "Antiques Road Show" that provides a sophisticated, up-to-date, easy-to-use resource — whether the user is a professional art appraiser or a budding collector. Find information on Pottery, Furniture, Toys, Jewelry, Art, and Other antiques & collectible categories of interest. The database contains more than 23 million records for identifying, researching and pricing art, antiques, and collectibles.Click here to access "Price It: Antiques & Collectibles."